Financial
Strong leadership
Strong leadership
Meet the AuguStar Retirement team
Our team of experts has a demonstrated track record of client-focused solutions, best-in-class advisor support and service excellence.
Clifford Jack
President and Chief Executive Officer
- Sign: Leo
- Song: “Joy of my Life” – Chris Stapleton (First Dance at my wedding)
- Quote: “It always seems impossible until it is done.” – Nelson Mandela
- Inspiration: My kids’ resilience in the face of adversity
Marc Socol
Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer
- Sign: Virgo
- Activities: Golf, travel and time with the family
- Song: “Piano Man” – Billy Joel
- Quote: “A dream does not become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.” – Colin Powell
Manda Ghaferi
Vice President, General Counsel
- Sign: Leo
- Activities: Walks at the beach, especially with my pups
- Movie: Moonstruck
- Quote: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”
– Gandhi
Greg Cicotte
Non-executive Vice Chairman
- Sign: Aries
- Activities: Spending time with my wife and children
- Song: “Troubadour” – George Strait
- Quote: “Confine yourself to the present” – Marcus Aurelius
Bill Burrow
Senior Vice President, Strategic Relationships
- Sign: Capricorn
- Activities: Fitness fanatic and humbled aspiring golfer
- Song: “Graves into Gardens” – Elevation Worship
- Quote: “Do what you say you are going to do.”
Senior Vice President, Head of Distribution Services
- Sign: Leo
- Activities: Long walks, coffee shops and napping
- Song: “Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay” – Otis Redding
- My ‘why’: Empower awesomeness to those around me
AuguStar Distributors
Senior Vice President, National Sales Manager
- Activities: Skiing, surfing, snowshoing
- Family motto: “Leave everyone better than you found them.”
- Favorite Book: The Obstacle is the Way – Ryan Holiday
Dave Marlow, FLMI, ACS, ARA
Senior Vice President, Operations and IT
- Sign: Virgo
- Quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” Wayne Gretzky|Michael Scott|Dave Marlow
- Activities: You’ll often find me playing and watching sports with my boy
AuguStar Distributors
Senior Vice President, Head of Marketing
- Sign: Aquarius
- Quote: “No amount of money ever bought a second of time.”
- Activities: Skiing and biking with my family
- Song: “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant” – Billy Joel
Board of Directors
Michael Akker
Managing Director
Constellation Insurance, Inc.
Anurag Chandra
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Constellation Insurance, Inc.
Philippe Charette
Investment Director — Direct Private Equity and International Investments Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ)
Tricia Guinn
Non Executive Director, Actuary and Risk Management Professional
Greg Nielson
Senior Managing Director, Private Capital
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
Steven C. Verney
Independent Consultant
Wes Thompson
Founder and CEO, Emerge
